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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,322.88, 226,765.57 and 88,871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,322.88, 226,765.57 and 88,871.38 is: 122,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,322.88 : 226,765.57 = 88,871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,322.88/226,765.57 = 88,871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,322.88x = 226,765.57 × 88,871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,322.88x = 20,152,968,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,968,008.56/164,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,642.50

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